Monument record MWX43645 - WWII barrage balloon site, Walmer

Summary

WWII barrage balloon site visible in 1942, but not 1946, located in Walmer. The site was comprised of a total of 19 ditches. One central ditch was surrounded by a ring of eight ditches, then by an incomplete wider ring of six ditches. Three further ditches, of the same form as those set in rings, were located to the SW. The site was no longer visible in 2003.

Location

Grid reference Centred TR 37823 50012 (89m by 81m)
Map sheet TR35SE
County KENT
District DOVER, KENT
Civil Parish WALMER, DOVER, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<3> Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage, 2003, 2007, Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data, Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3750 14-AUG-2003 (Graphic material). SWX15711.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <3> Graphic material: Next Perspectives consortium via English Heritage. 2003, 2007. Next Perspective PGA georeferenced aerial photograph data. Next Perspectives PGA Tile Ref: TR3750 14-AUG-2003.

Finds (0)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: South-East Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Ref: 71330) (EWX10065)

Record last edited

Oct 1 2013 11:39AM